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Program Overview

• Designed for adults who need to strengthen elementary-level academic skills.

• Focuses on literacy, numeracy, and basic learning strategies.

• Provides a supportive, structured environment to build confidence and a foundation for higher-level learning.

• Ideal for participants who are re-entering education after a long gap or have limited prior schooling.

Curriculum & Studies

• Core academic areas include:

  • Reading and comprehension

  • Writing skills and sentence construction

  • Basic mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions)

  • Introduction to science and social studies concepts

• Emphasis on:

  • Developing study habits

  • Problem-solving and critical thinking at a foundational level

  • Practical applications of basic skills for daily life

Learning Experience

• Small class sizes with individualized support for every learner.

• Instructors trained in adult education and foundational skill-building.

• Step-by-step teaching methods to ensure mastery before progressing.

• Encourages positive reinforcement and builds self-confidence.

Hands-On & Practical Requirements

• Participation in applied learning activities such as:

  • Simple project-based exercises

  • Role-playing real-life scenarios (budgeting, following instructions, reading forms)

• Volunteer opportunities integrated to practice skills in real-world contexts.

  • All hours are unpaid, following workforce development models.

• Focus on building discipline, consistency, and practical readiness for future programs.

Program Outcomes

• Solid foundation in elementary-level academic skills.

• Improved confidence and readiness to progress to higher-level programs like Academic Refresher or High School Diploma.

• Stronger ability to navigate daily life, employment readiness, and continued learning.

• Preparedness for career certifications or vocational pathways.